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Sikkim flood was one of Asia’s worst climate disasters in 2023

The 2023 Sikkim glacial outburst flood was one of the worst climate-related disasters to have occurred in Asia in the year. Climate change-induced glacier retreat makes such disasters more common.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Peaceful polling in Sikkim, 67.95% turnout recorded in assembly elections

Gangtok elections: 52.73% of voters cast ballots in Sikkim, with 146 candidates vying for 32 Assembly seats.

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General Elections 2024: First phase voting for 102 LS seats underway; Vote count on June 4

Simultaneously, voting for 2 State Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats) and Sikkim (32 seats) is also taking place. Must follow Dynamite News for full details:

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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage

Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to irregularities and poor planning.

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Certain about winning 26 of 32 assembly seats: Sikkim CM Tamang

Prem Singh Tamang claimed that his party, the SKM, was certain about winning 26 of the state’s 32 assembly seats in the April 19 elections.

The Hindu

Sikkim CM will convert seats reserved for Bhutia-Lepcha community to SC if re-elected: Chamling

Sikkim Assembly polls: SDF president warns of SC conversion for Bhutia and Lepcha seats in upcoming Sikkim elections.

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Sikkim: Army conducted anti-tank guided missile firing at super-high-altitude

Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP released manifesto for Sikkim Assembly elections

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda released the party's manifesto for the Sikkim Assembly Election at Gangtok on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang contests from Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock seats, banking on welfare measures for elections.

The Hindu

SDF promises 50% quota for women in higher education, jobs in its poll manifesto

SDF manifesto promises 50% reservation for women, free electricity, and job-related exams in Sikkim.

The Hindu

Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang releases Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s manifesto, guarantees social uplift

Gangtok Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president P.S. Tamang unveils manifesto for state polls, focusing on social uplift.

The Hindu

SpiceJet restarts flights to Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata, Delhi

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resumed its flight operations to Pakyong airport in Sikkim from Kolkata and Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Walkovers in Arunachal Pradesh assembly seats give NDA psychological edge in Northeast

Uncontested BJP victories in Arunachal Pradesh boost NDA's confidence in the northeast ahead of upcoming elections.

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Sikkim Assembly polls: 147 candidates in fray in 32 Assembly seats

Altogether 147 candidates are in the fray for 32 Assembly constituencies in Sikkim as five nominations have been withdrawn, an official said

The Hindu

Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps

Sikkim's unique Sangha constituency, reserved for Buddhist monks and nuns, reflects the state's rich history and traditions.

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SKM fields Sikkim CM’s wife for assembly poll, drops their son

The decision to field Mr. Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Mr. Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters in Gangtok.

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BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The BJP called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections

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In Northeast, only Sikkim parties received funds through electoral bonds

Electoral bonds data reveals Sikkim parties as main beneficiaries, with Mizoram parties reporting no donations.

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EC advances counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim assembly polls to June 2

The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date of the counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls to June 2 from June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19

Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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Lok Sabha Poll Schedule: Election in 7 phases from 19 April to 01 June 2024; Vote counting on 4 June

Alongwith the Lok Sabha, polling will also be held for four state assemblies, namely Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradessh and Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim's Pakyong airport to resume operations on March 31

Flight services at Sikkim's only airport in Pakyong will resume on March 31 after remaining suspended for six months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Auction route made must for dust tea in India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry mandates public auction for dust grades of Indian tea to ensure fair price discovery.

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